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St Nicholas' Church – Durham Castle loop from Durham

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St Nicholas' Church – Durham Castle loop from Durham

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St Nicholas' Church – Durham Castle loop from Durham

00:29

1.75km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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410 m

Durham Town Hall and War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

With a war memorial in front and currently quite horrifying ugly Christmas lighting

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729 m

Cellar restaurant - the entry is pretty hidden. Judging from the menu the food is probably good quality and definitely nicer than the common pub food, but it is a bit uninspired in terms of ingredient combinations.

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926 m

Durham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …

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1.03 km

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Religious Site

Durham Cathedral is a remarkable and spectacular building at the heart of this historic and ancient city. Along with nearby Durham Castle, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. …

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1.22 km

Durham Light Infantry Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

Lest we forget

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1.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

593 m

465 m

373 m

315 m

Surfaces

1.34 km

403 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

19°C

13°C

18 %

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St Nicholas' Church – Durham Castle loop from Durham